Ashley was dreading Christmas. She was tempted to call her father and tell him not to come.
But what excuse can I give? You’re a murderer. I don’t want to see you? And each day Christmas was coming closer.
“I would like to show you my jewelry store,” Jean Claude told Toni. “Would you care to see it?”
Toni nodded. “Love to.” Parent Jewelers was located in the heart of Quebec City, on rue Notre-Dame.
When she walked in the door, Toni was stunned. On the Internet, Jean Claude had said, “I have a little jewelry store.”
It was a very large store, tastefully done. Half a dozen clerks were busy with customers.
Toni looked around and said, “It’s—it’s smashing.” He smiled. “Merci. I would like to give you a cadeau—a gift, for Christmas.”
“No. That isn’t necessary. I—” “Please do not deprive me of the pleasure.”
Jean Claude led Toni to a showcase filled with rings. “Tell me what you like.”
Toni shook her head.Those are much too expensive. I couldn’t—“Please.”
Toni studied him a moment, then nodded. “All right.” She examined the showcase again.
In the center was a large emerald ring set with diamonds. Jean Claude saw her looking at it. “Do you like the emerald ring?”
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